Software Developer (Windows) (Hybrid)

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC is seeking a motivated Software Developer (Windows) to join our cybersecurity research team in Huntsville, Alabama. The role involves developing secure software solutions aimed at national security, highlighting the importance of system-level security engineering.

The ideal candidate must possess strong C/C++ programming skills, knowledge of OS internals, and experience with debugging tools. We support collaborative innovation and value a problem-solving mindset, encouraging candidates to engage actively in technical dialogues.

Qualifications

• Experience with C/C++ development required.
• Proficiency in OS internals and debugging tools highly desired.
• Experience in Windows driver development and scripting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for our commercial product team focusing on system security.
• Engage in cybersecurity research and implement protective measures.
• Participate in technical interviews and engage with the team on problem-solving.

Skills

C/C++ development

OS internals knowledge

Debugging tools proficiency

Version control systems (Git)

Windows driver development

Batch scripting

Python 3

Jira

Jenkins

Good communication skills

TPM and Secure Boot technologies

DOD System Security Engineering standards

Assembly interaction

Virtualization technologies

Cryptography

Concurrency and parallelism

Tools

WinDbg

Visual Studio Debugger

Pytest

Job description

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Software Developer (Windows) – Work at the forefront of cybersecurity research and development, delivering capabilities to protect national security. Our projects cover the spectrum of security technologies, hardware architectures, and operating systems; if it runs code, we’re interested in its security. We see the impact we have on our nation’s security each day. We ensure our engineers have the tools they need to excel and we recognize superb results. We’re seeking a candidate to develop software for our commercial product team—securing systems at the lowest levels. Potential candidates should be talented, motivated, and forward-thinking individuals who enjoy systems‑level security engineering.

Security Clearance

Qualified applicants may be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for access to classified information. U.S. Citizenship is required. Qualified applicants must meet the requirements to obtain and maintain a Secret government security clearance.

Required Skills

• Experience with C/C++ development
• Knowledge of OS internals (Filesystem, IRP and I/O Request Handling)
• Debugging tools proficiency (WinDbg or Visual Studio Debugger)
• Version control systems such as Git
• Windows driver development experience (WDM or WDK)
• Experience with Batch scripting and Python 3
• Software development and testing tools such as Jira, Jenkins, Pytest
• Good communication skills
• TPM and Secure Boot technologies
• DOD System Security Engineering and standards (RMF, Cyber Resiliency, Anti-Tamper, etc.)
• Reading and interacting with assembly (x86_64, ARM, etc.)
• Virtualization concepts and technologies (Hyper‑V, VMware, VirtualBox, etc.)
• Cryptography and the implementation of cryptographic algorithms
• Concurrency and parallelism concepts

Interviews

Our interviews are technical. Be prepared to tell us about your technical background and interests as well as to work through some of our questions on a computer or whiteboard. We hope candidates find our questions to be thought provoking, but we don’t ask brain teasers or tricks. This is a chance to have a dialog with our team, and we hope you will enjoy it!

Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate is someone with great technical and problem‑solving skills, a motivated personality, and a high degree of creativity!

EEO Statement

Nightwing is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission‑impactful initiatives. When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full‑spectr…

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.